Come See The Latest In Innovation On Innovation Aveune

Once again, the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show's "Man on the Avenue", Products Expert Sasha Andreev, will give us the inside scoop on the best new products of 2015. Exhibitors have been invited to submit their best and brightest new, cool products or services as part of professionally designed display pods. Visit "Innovation Avenue LIVE" on the Ace Hardware Paint Studio Lifestyle Stage on Wednesday, February 25th at 7pm, Friday, February 27th at 5pm, and Sunday, March 1st at 2pm.

Here's a sample of some of this year's products that Sasha has deemed worthy of being showcased:

3M Window Film (brand new product) from Columbia Window Film and Graphic: 10x less costly than installing new windows, this film can upgrade your existing windows to nearly the performance of new windows.

Baker's 13 Designer Silicone Baking Mats: Non-stick silicone baking mats make baking easier and are a statement of personal expression in the kitchen. The colorful graphic is an integrated, patented "cookie dough target" helping bakers of any age space their cookies perfectly. They replace the need for expensive parchment paper, non-stick spray, and aluminum foil. Baker's 13 is perfect for cookies, but it's also great for all types of foods including biscuits, rolls, roasting vegetables, frozen foods, nachos, and even making candy!

Cabot Oil-Modified Wood Stain: This product boasts the benefits of durability and look of oil stain, with the ease of application and cleanup of a water-based stain. Unlike conventional oil products, you can apply over damp wood, and have a longer staining season - meaning starting earlier in the spring and going later in the fall. The stain has a mold/mildew resistant finish that protects your wood against damage from water and UV rays. Clean, stain, and entertain!

Folding Sport Wagon with Canopy from Creative Outdoor Distributor: Haul supplies and transport your gear, kids, or pets with this steel and canvas wagon that features 120 lb capacity, a canopy, cooler basket, and rugged wheels for any terrain. The patented design allows for the wagon to collapse and store easily when not in use.

Miele's "Smart" ranges from Warners' Stellain: On Innovation Avenue you'll find the 30" induction cooktop range with touch controls, backlift precision knobs, convection fans, 21 operating modes, moisture-plus steam function, automatic programs controlled by the touch control, and even a wireless roast program that automatically helps regulate the oven temperature.

Smart Living Soup Maker from Ocean Sales Ltd.: This appliance blends and gently cooks the ingredients for perfect homemade soup, and you can check out the progress on the digital interface with countdown timer. The Smart Living Soup Maker has a stylish design with a 1.6 liter capacity to cater for up to six people.

Heated Single: This is an energy-efficient, simple, retrofit solution to prevent the formation of ice dams. Heated Shingle is an electrical system that caps over a home's existing roofing system to heat any areas susceptible to ice damming.

DryAway by Jilidoni Designs: These permanently placed bamboo drying racks can be installed in a custom cabinet, from the ceiling or in a standard closet, for efficient, energy-free drying.

4ever Garden Elevated Container: One of the newest garden products on the market, 4ever Gardens are elevated garden beds designed to help you grow beautiful flowers or vegetables in any space, save your back, and stand the test of time. Each sleek, easy-to-set-up garden bed is made from recycled plastic and manufactured in MN.

This is just a sneak peek at the inventive products designed to help you with the challenges you face every day in your home. Tour Innovation Avenue with HGTV star Sasha Andreev at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show to see the dynamic products we have waiting for you. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and bring a friend or family member to the show - we can't wait to see you there!

FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 1, 2015.
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER

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Stroll Down Innovation Ave. with HGTV's Sasha Andreev @ MinneapolisHome + Garden Show

Are you ready to take a stroll down Innovation Avenue with Sasha Andreev?

See the newest products in home, décor, kitchen & bath, outdoor living and more at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show, February 27 – March 3.  HGTV’s Sasha Andreev, our New Products Expert, will be on hand throughout the show to present this year’s selections during “Innovation Avenue LIVE!” at the Lifestyle Stage.

UPDATE: All innovations have already been selected

This year's Innovation Avenue is all about automation, connectivity and convenience, with a bit of style thrown in.  Indoors, products like the Samsung Wi-Fi washer/dryer pair from Warners' Stellian and the iGrill smartphone-based cooking thermometer keep you connected to your household tasks, without keeping you tied down.  Outdoors, homeowners will be able to set it and forget it with the LawnBott automatic mower and the Juice Plus self-watering aeroponic Tower Garden, not to mention the One Ap one-time lawn fertilizer.  One of my favorites, however, is more about ingenuity than technology - Stone Rolling Pins crafted from drilled granite cores left over from boulder fountains - beautiful, sustainable, and local.  But these are just a few of the solutions at this year's Innovation Avenue, so you'll have to come down and pay me a visit at the show to see them all.  

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Sasha Andreev will be appearing on the Lifestyle Stage at the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show Wednesday, February 27; Friday, March 1; Saturday, March 2; and Sunday, March 3.

For 2-for-1 tickets to the show click HERE. 

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